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• QWhat are synthetic fillers for treating wrinkles?

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  Synthetic fillers (Artefill, Radiesse, Sculptra) are used for filling facial wrinkles and folds. It takes less than an hour for synthetic filler injections, and the results can last anywhere from six months to five or more years, depending on the filler product. Synthetic fillers differ depending on the brand:

  • Artefill contains 20% polymethyl-methacrylate (PMMA) beads suspended in 80% collagen. A few months after injection, the collagen breaks down, sparking your body to produce its own natural collagen to fill in the space. Unlike other fillers, Artefill is not absorbed by the body.
  • Radiesse is an injectable calcium hydroxylapatite gel. Calcium hydroxyapatite is found in teeth and bones and is used for numerous medical applications including cheek, jaw, skull and chin implants. Another brand name is Radiance.
  • Sculptra is an injectable polylactic acid. This compound is used in numerous medical products, such as stitches and screws used to repair broken bones. Although Sculptra has only been approved to restore shape and contour to the faces of those with AIDS, it is often used "off label" for cosmetic treatments. Sculptra usually requires three monthly treatments to rebuild the lost volume. It may take up to four to six weeks to see the full effect, and while Sculptra is considered semi-permanent, you may need an occasional touch-up treatment.
• QWhat is Radiance treatment for wrinkles?

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  A Dr. Doris Day, MD , Dermatology, answered

  This is an FDA approved product, made of calcium-hydroxylapetite, which is a precursor of bone and is obtained from cadaveric human tissue. It is used for the deeper lines around the mouth and fat atrophy of the cheeks. It is thought to last two to five years when used for other purposes in other parts of the body such as to help treat urinary incontinence, although studies are still underway to define more clearly how long it really lasts in the skin.
• QWhat are some alternatives to Botox for wrinkles?

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  A Dr. Ellen S. Marmur, MD , Dermatology, answered

  Dysport and Xeomin are two alternatives to Botox. In this video, Ellen Marmur, MD, a dermatologist at The Mount Sinai Medical Center, explains how these two treatments can be used.

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• QWhat are the treatment options for wrinkles?

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  A Dr. Debra H. Jaliman, MD , Dermatology, answered

  

  Modern medicine has yielded some great wrinkle treatments. Learn about the options in this video with dermatologist Debra Jaliman, MD.

  

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• QHow can I learn about possible treatments for wrinkles?

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  A Dr. Mehmet Oz, MD , Cardiology (Cardiovascular Disease), answered

  Certain types of facial exfoliants can help soften the appearance of wrinkles. Chemical peels can minimize even deep wrinkles, but you should only get this procedure from a dermatologist.

• QIf I stop botox or dysport, will the lines get worse?

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  A Dr. Heidi A. Waldorf, MD , Dermatology, answered on behalf of The Mount Sinai Health System

  

  Dermatologist Dr. Heidi Waldorf explains whether or not facial lines will get worse if a patient stops using Botox or Dysport. Watch Dr. Waldorf's video for tips and information on cosmetic dermatology and skin health.
  
  
  

  

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• QWhat is the best treatment for lines around my eyes (crows feet)?

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  A Dr. Jordana S. Gilman, MD , Dermatology, answered

  

  Eye creams can help erase crows feet -- if they contain the right ingredients. Find out what to look for on the label, plus an important rule for applying an eye cream, by watching this video featuring dermatologist Dr. Jordana Gilman.

  
  

  

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• QIs there a cream that acts like Botox?

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  Creams that contain argireline produce similar results to Botox, but the effects are less dramatic. Botox injections sever connections between muscles and nerves, which relaxes and paralyzes muscles. Argireline affects these connections also, obstructing their bonds so that the muscles won't work as well.

• QHow can I naturally get rid of wrinkles in my face?

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  A Mr. James M.. Wilmott , Dermatology, answered on behalf of Radical Skincare

  One does not have to apply high tech active ingredients to effectively improve the appearance of wrinkles. In fact, excellent anti-aging results can be achieved through more natural products. First you need good moisturization to have the body's metabolism operating effectively. Proper hydration is also necessary for  other therapeutic agents to pass into the skin and repair damaged structural components and rebalance its biochemical reactions. Look for materials with glycerin or urea which can infuse the skin's surface with water and make it more soft and supple. Also look for products with natural oils containing polyunsaturated fatty acids or omega 3, 6, 9 fatty acids such as DHA or EPA. Many of the clinically effective materials are natural. Good nutritional compounds can also be topically applied. These materials include retinol (Vitamin A) or derivatives of retinol (retinyl palmitate, retinyl acetate, retinyl propionate), ascorbic acid (Vitamin C) or derivates of ascorbic acid (ascorbyl glucuronide, ascorbyl palmitate, salts of ascorbic acid phosphate), niacinamide (Vitamin B3), alpha or beta hydroxy acids (glycolic acid, lactic acid, fruit acids, salicylic acid, Willowbark Extract), soothing agents (allantoin, chamomile, licorice). Further, there are many preventative antioxidant complexes that are from natural sources including: green tea, grape seeds,  green coffee, pomegranate, rice, acai berry, raspberry, cranberry, beta-carotene, tocopherol (Vitamin E) . 

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• QWhat is a quick fix for my crow's feet?

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  A Dr. Mehmet Oz, MD , Cardiology (Cardiovascular Disease), answered

  

  Call them laugh lines or call them crow's feet -- no woman wants those wrinkles. In this video, Prevention magazine editor and Dr. Oz Show guest Jennifer Goldstein reveals a quick fix to smooth the look of crow's feet.

  
  

  

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